Population 9,818 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Cumberland County
Household size in Cumberland County
| Period | Cumberland County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.48 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.45 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.46 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.44 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in Cumberland County has 2.44 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.48, mirroring the country. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the east.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Cumberland County
| Period | Cumberland County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.6 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.5 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.9 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.0 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.3 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 47.0, Cumberland County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 41.6 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the southwest, the oldest in the east.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Cumberland County
| Period | Cumberland County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.7% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.9% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in Cumberland County than nationally: 13.9%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 1.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Cumberland County has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of Virginia counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Cumberland County
Renters in Cumberland County
| Period | Cumberland County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.2% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.0% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.1% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.1% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Cumberland County is largely a place of homeowners: only 24.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 48.2% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 1.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Cumberland County
| Period | Cumberland County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.9% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.2% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Cumberland County: 15.2% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has edged up 1.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Cumberland County
| Period | Cumberland County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Cumberland County is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1985, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1982 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the southwest has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Cumberland County
| Period | Cumberland County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $849 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $870 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $854 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,030 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$181 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Cumberland County costs $1,030 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $181 a month since 2006–10, up 21%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 23.8% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the east and lowest in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Cumberland County
Bachelor's degrees in Cumberland County
| Period | Cumberland County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.5% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.7% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.6% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Cumberland County: 21.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 9.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the center.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Cumberland County
| Period | Cumberland County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.4% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.2% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.5% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.0% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +13.6 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Cumberland County never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 13.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Cumberland County
| Period | Cumberland County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Cumberland County has been strong: just 3.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.8 points, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Cumberland County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland County | 2.44 | 47.0 | 13.9% | 24.1% | 15.2% | 1985 | $1,030 | 21.6% | 86.0% | 3.1% |
| Buckingham County | 2.37 | 43.3 | 12.9% | 22.7% | 14.5% | 1990 | $1,003 | 15.1% | 85.7% | 4.5% |
| Amelia County | 2.46 | 44.2 | 4.2% | 17.5% | 7.9% | 1992 | $1,152 | 19.3% | 87.7% | 3.7% |
| Powhatan County | 2.73 | 45.7 | 6.8% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 1997 | $1,113 | 35.1% | 92.1% | 3.6% |
| Appomattox County | 2.50 | 43.8 | 12.3% | 24.2% | 11.2% | 1981 | $942 | 19.6% | 92.4% | 4.7% |
| Chesterfield County | 2.73 | 39.9 | 11.4% | 23.3% | 6.1% | 1992 | $1,842 | 44.0% | 92.7% | 4.5% |
| Richmond City | 2.20 | 35.6 | 14.7% | 56.5% | 9.6% | 1961 | $1,376 | 45.4% | 89.0% | 6.4% |
| Amherst County | 2.47 | 43.9 | 8.1% | 19.2% | 12.2% | 1980 | $1,029 | 25.2% | 89.9% | 5.3% |
| Lynchburg City | 2.36 | 32.9 | 11.9% | 51.1% | 15.0% | 1971 | $1,081 | 43.4% | 92.0% | 6.0% |
| Charles City County | 2.28 | 52.5 | 7.7% | 13.7% | 10.9% | 1986 | $1,157 | 17.5% | 87.9% | 3.9% |
| New Kent County | 2.66 | 42.6 | 7.8% | 7.4% | 5.9% | 1995 | $1,569 | 38.6% | 94.5% | 2.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Cumberland County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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